NCAAB · Final

Virginia Tech Dominates Charleston Southern in Season Opener

Monday, November 3, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Cassell Coliseum

Virginia Tech Hokies 98, Charleston Southern Buccaneers 67, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs Virginia Tech Hokies?

Virginia Tech Hokies beat Charleston Southern Buccaneers 98-67 at Cassell Coliseum on November 3, 2025.

In a commanding performance, the Virginia Tech Hokies triumphed over the Charleston Southern Buccaneers with a final score of 98-67 at Cassell Coliseum. This matchup marked the season opener for both teams, with Virginia Tech entering the game with a home record of 1-0, while Charleston Southern was looking to recover from an away record of 0-1. The Hokies showcased their offensive prowess, scoring an impressive 98 points, significantly outpacing their average of 67.3 points over their last ten games, where they had a record of 3-7.

Virginia Tech's recent form had been concerning, as they entered the game on a three-game losing streak, having averaged 69.2 points and allowed 80.8 points in their last five outings. However, the team appeared revitalized in this contest, as they executed their game plan effectively. The Hokies' home performance showed a stark contrast to their away struggles, with a home record of 1-5 in their last six games prior to this victory.

On the other hand, Charleston Southern faced challenges leading into this game, having lost their last five games, which contributed to their overall record of 0-1 this season. The Buccaneers averaged 70.7 points in their last ten games but struggled defensively, allowing an average of 77.8 points. Their away record of 2-4 further highlighted their difficulties outside of familiar territory.

The game featured several notable scoring plays from both sides, particularly in the second half. Reis Jones and Amani Hansberry made impactful dunks that energized the crowd, while Ben Hammond's three-point jumper capped off a strong offensive display for Virginia Tech. Charleston Southern attempted to respond with layups and free throws, but they were unable to close the gap as the Hokies maintained control throughout.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details on player availability, but both teams would have been keen to field their best lineups for this opening fixture. The conditions at Cassell Coliseum were favorable for a high-scoring game, contributing to the overall offensive output.

The market reflected Virginia Tech's strong position heading into the game, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating complete confidence in their ability to secure the victory. This confidence was evident as they executed their strategy effectively against Charleston Southern.

Overall, this game served as a promising start for Virginia Tech, who will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches, while Charleston Southern will need to regroup and address their defensive issues as they continue their season.

Leaders

PointsTobi Lawal20Virginia Tech Hokies
AssistsNeoklis Avdalas9Virginia Tech Hokies
ReboundsAmani Hansberry13Virginia Tech Hokies
PointsBrycen Blaine22Charleston Southern Buccaneers
AssistsLuke Williams5Charleston Southern Buccaneers
ReboundsA'lahn Sumler9Charleston Southern Buccaneers

Recent form

Virginia Tech Hokies

Last 10: 3-7Streak L367.3 scored · 74.3 allowed per game1-5 at home

L73-82vs California Golden BearsMar 11
L47-65at Clemson TigersMar 8
L59-91vs North Carolina Tar HeelsMar 5
W101-95vs Syracuse OrangeMar 1
L66-71vs Louisville CardinalsFeb 26
W81-68at Miami HurricanesFeb 22
L36-54at Boston College EaglesFeb 19
L70-73vs Virginia CavaliersFeb 15
W65-63at Notre Dame Fighting IrishFeb 8
L75-81vs SMU MustangsFeb 6

Charleston Southern Buccaneers

Last 10: 4-6Streak L570.7 scored · 77.8 allowed per game2-4 away

L60-80at UNC Asheville BulldogsMar 7
L60-76at Radford HighlandersMar 1
L69-79vs South Carolina Upstate SpartansFeb 22
L60-83at High Point PanthersFeb 20
L72-75at UNC Asheville BulldogsFeb 15
W71-70vs Presbyterian Blue HoseFeb 13
W79-72at Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsFeb 8
L65-83vs Winthrop EaglesFeb 6
W89-85vs Longwood LancersFeb 1
W82-75at South Carolina Upstate SpartansJan 29

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
High Point	31-5	-	15-1
Winthrop	23-11	2	13-3
Radford	16-16	6	9-7
Longwood	16-16	7	8-8
UNC Asheville	15-17	7	8-8
Presbyterian	15-18	8	7-9
Charleston Southern	15-17	9	6-10
South Carolina Upstate	13-19	10	5-11
Gardner-Webb	4-29	14	1-15
Duke	35-3	-	17-1
Virginia	30-6	2	15-3
Miami	26-9	4	13-5
North Carolina	24-9	5	12-6
Clemson	24-11	5	12-6
Louisville	24-11	6	11-7
NC State	20-14	7	10-8
Florida State	18-15	7	10-8
California	22-12	8	9-9
Stanford	20-13	8	9-9
Virginia Tech	19-13	9	8-10
SMU	20-14	9	8-10
Wake Forest	18-17	10	7-11
Syracuse	15-17	11	6-12
Pittsburgh	13-20	12	5-13
Notre Dame	13-18	13	4-14
Boston College	11-20	13	4-14
Georgia Tech	11-20	15	2-16

Box score

Stat	Charleston Southern Buccaneers	Virginia Tech Hokies
Field goals	23-71	35-76
Field goal %	32	46
Three-pointers	11-31	9-28
Three-point %	35	32
Free throws	10-15	19-27
Free throw %	67	70
Rebounds	41	54
Offensive rebounds	15	18
Defensive rebounds	26	36
Assists	19	19
Steals	5	6
Blocks	1	6
Turnovers	15	7
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	7	21
Fast-break points	2	9
Points in the paint	22	42
Fouls	23	16
Largest lead	5	36

How the scoring went

2nd Half41-60Tyler Johnson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Neoklis Avdalas.
2nd Half41-61Tobi Lawal made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-62Tobi Lawal made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-63Tobi Lawal made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-64Tobi Lawal made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-65Tobi Lawal made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-66Tobi Lawal made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-69Jaden Schutt made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Neoklis Avdalas.
2nd Half42-69Reis Jones made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-69A'lahn Sumler made Layup. Assisted by Reis Jones.
2nd Half45-69Reis Jones made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-69Reis Jones made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-70Ben Hammond made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-71Ben Hammond made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-72Jailen Bedford made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-73Jailen Bedford made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-73Lase Olalere made Layup. Assisted by Jaquias Franklin.
2nd Half48-76Amani Hansberry made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jaden Schutt.
2nd Half49-76Jaquias Franklin made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-76Jaquias Franklin made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-78Amani Hansberry made Layup. Assisted by Neoklis Avdalas.
2nd Half50-80Amani Hansberry made Layup.
2nd Half50-82Amani Hansberry made Layup.
2nd Half51-82A'lahn Sumler made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-82A'lahn Sumler made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-84Neoklis Avdalas made Jumper.
2nd Half55-84Brycen Blaine made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Reis Jones.
2nd Half55-86Izaiah Pasha made Jumper.
2nd Half57-86Reis Jones made Dunk. Assisted by A'lahn Sumler.
2nd Half57-88Izaiah Pasha made Layup.
2nd Half57-90Tobi Lawal made Layup. Assisted by Tyler Johnson.
2nd Half57-91Tobi Lawal made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-91Reis Jones made Dunk. Assisted by Jaquias Franklin.
2nd Half59-93Amani Hansberry made Dunk. Assisted by Ben Hammond.
2nd Half61-93Luke Williams made Layup. Assisted by Jaquias Franklin.
2nd Half61-95Tobi Lawal made Dunk. Assisted by Neoklis Avdalas.
2nd Half62-95A'lahn Sumler made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-98Ben Hammond made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tyler Johnson.
2nd Half64-98Reis Jones made Dunk. Assisted by Luke Williams.
2nd Half67-98Jesse Hafemeister made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Luke Williams.

Win probability

Above the line favours Virginia Tech Hokies, below favours Charleston Southern Buccaneers.